About Melania
Melania Watson
Interview Editor
Melania Watson is our Interview Editor for the TechDay editorial team. Starting her journalism career with Newshub as a Digital Reporter and Producer, she has a keen interest in technology, communication, and current affairs. Melania takes pride in conducting professional and in-depth interviews, which assist her in producing exclusive content that resonates with TechDay’s audience.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 30
Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
Fri, 30th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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anc
The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Thu, 29th May 2025
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wearables
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crypto
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fintech
Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Thu, 29th May 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.
Check Point to acquire Veriti, boosting threat management suite
Wed, 28th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing threat exposure and risk management with AI-driven, multi-vendor defence integrated into its Infinity Platform.
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
Tue, 27th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
Mon, 26th May 2025
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
Mon, 26th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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tv
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apple tv
LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.
Seagate raises share buyback to USD $5 billion, sets 2028 goals
Mon, 26th May 2025
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storage
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Seagate boosts its share buyback to USD $5 billion, unveiling new 2028 financial goals and plans to lead storage innovation with HAMR technology.
Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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e-learning
Google launches Beam, an AI-powered 3D video platform enhancing remote calls with realistic visuals and near real-time translation, no special glasses needed.
Google unveils SynthID Detector to verify AI-generated content
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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open source
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genai
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ai
Google launches SynthID Detector, a portal to verify if images, audio, video, or text contain AI-generated SynthID watermarks for content authenticity.
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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wearables
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data privacy
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agentic ai
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai
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payment technologies
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google
Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.
Boomi extends leadership streak in Gartner Quadrant for iPaaS
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Boomi has secured its position as a Leader in Gartner's iPaaS Magic Quadrant for the 11th consecutive year, marking the longest streak in the report's history.
Exclusive: Informatica launches AI agents to transform data management
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Informatica unveils CLAIRE Agents, autonomous AI tools plus a no-code platform to revolutionise enterprise data management and intelligent workflows.
Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift
Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Johnson Controls has modernised its C•CURE Cloud solution by adopting Red Hat OpenShift on AWS to enhance scalability, security, and hybrid cloud capabilities.
DenizBank taps Red Hat OpenShift AI to speed up model rollout
Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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genai
DenizBank has adopted Red Hat OpenShift AI, accelerating AI model deployment and cutting development time from days to just 10 minutes in its financial services.
Veeam launches Kasten v8 to unify VM & Kubernetes protection
Wed, 21st May 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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veeam
Veeam launches Kasten for Kubernetes v8, unifying virtual machine and container data protection with enhanced security and operational features.
Extreme Networks launches unified platform powered by AI agents
Wed, 21st May 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme Networks unveils Extreme Platform ONE, a unified AI-powered networking platform promising up to 90% workload reduction and streamlined operations.
Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally
Wed, 21st May 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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okta
Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.